What’s Booming RVA: Herbs, Trains, Bubblegum Pop
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
A weekend of icons and innovations: a popular RVA plant sale, Train Day, bubblegum pop music, a festival of pigs and oysters, and acrobats on stage. “What’s Booming RVA: Herbs, Trains, Bubblegum Pop.”
Galumpha: “Art of Human Architecture”
Three performers combine acrobatics, dance, striking visual effects, physical comedy, and inventive choreography.
April 25, 7 p.m., at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.
Herbs Galore
The annual favorite plant sale. Bring a wagon to shop nurseries and specialty vendors – herbs, perennials, trees, vegetables, garden-inspired accessories and gifts – plus demos and talks from plant experts, food trucks, and more.
April 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Maymont Carriage House Lawn, Richmond.
Ashland Train Day
Shopping and dining at the town’s brick-and-mortar restaurants and stores as well as food court favorites and numerous merchandise vendors. Entertainment includes train-themed movies and classic showings at Ashland Theatre, the Hanover Concert Band, Center Street Sound Co, model train displays, a restored 1926 C&O red caboose, and more. [TOP FEATURE IMAGE: Ashland Train Day 2024, credit Daniel Jones.]
April 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in historic downtown Ashland.
Swine & Brine
Pork, seafood, beer, and more at this Scott’s Addition block party. Five local restaurants provide food to pair with beers from Ardent and other local breweries, plus cider, sparkling wine and non-alcoholic options.
April 26, noon to 8 p.m., at Ardent Craft Ales, Richmond.
Legends on Grace: ’70s Pop Night with The Super Sugar Beats
Travel back in time with bubblegum pop music, with covers from groups like The Monkees, The Partridge Family, Bay City Rollers, Banana Splits, Bobby Sherman, and more.
April 26, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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